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(T r ll811S8llrli Chief SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1916. B3r,:al: your cold or lagrippe with a fe*w ,i:,."a of 666. .Adlrh Netter paid a short visit to New (,rleans during the early part of the wek. .i. Eugene Frank spent several : r Nw Orleans this week as the vwecome guest of her sister, Mrs. S. Keif`. ,. acob Blum went to New Or CaO !rat Sunday to spend a while i ::r.so-in-law and daughter, Mr. :m ,i ;.i. !)avid Kohlman. •: . N. Sims returned Tuesday it ri.,on from Baton Rouge, where ::h :rpt severr ,lays as the guest of i .nd IMrs. H. Payne Breazeale. -u,. N:tose F. Bloomenstiel and her liiitih daughter, Carrie, spent Friday ,,*." deilightfully in White Castle wcih their. relatives, Mr. and Mrs. (us. Weill. tihehr dealers may have raised their p.wi., on Christmas goods, but Mrs. ·i~hl' are the same as ever. A call at. her store will convince you of this Divine services in honor of Chan nuk.ah, the feast of Dedication, will be iaeli at Bikur Cholim Temple Fri day, Dec. 22, at 7 p. m. The public is invited to attend. The European war has not caused Mrs. Wahl to raise her prices on Christmas goods. She is still selling toys, dolls, fireworks, and Yuletide novelties of every description at the same low figures heretofore quoted. Mrs. W. S. Cary, the president, announces a business meeting of the Methodist Woman's Missionary So ciety at the parsonage next Thurs day afternoon at 4 o'clock, and urges all members to be ter to take part in the election of officers for the coming year. Let not your left hand know that your right has done nothing in aid of the good work of raising a fund with which to furnish little Christmas gifts for the community's poor chil lAren. Help the noble charity with both hands and a willing heart, then 1 you'll feel happy all over. Joe Casso, who conducted the boarding-house at Evan Hall this sea son, has returned to his home in Port Barrow. He carries with him many expressions of great satisfaction from the Evan Hall crew for the substan tial and satisfactory way in which he fed them during the grinding cam paign. Anniversary services for the repose of the soul of the late Very Rev. Canon J. M. T. Massardier, for many years pastor of the Donaldsonville Catholic church, will be held Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 10 o'clock a. m. Rev. Celestin M. Chambon, present rector of the church, has invited all of the priests in the deanery of Donaldson ville to attend the ceremony. Conservation Agent Appointed. Capt. W. T. Robertson, of Donald sonville, has been appointed conser vation agent for Ascension parish, with authority also to exercise the jurisdiction of the office in other sec tions of the state. He received his commission and badge of office Mon day, and at once qualified and enter ed a ,:tiely upon the discharge of his duties. Capt. Robertson is well qual ified fuor the position, and will doubt less ma; e an efficient and conscien tions officer. He states that he will de vote his earnest attention to secur ing a :strict enforcement of the laws coming within his purview, and re quests the co-operation of the hunt et's and sportsmen in his efforts along this line. Louviere--Schexnaydre. On Monday, Dec. 4, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, Walter Louviere, of Union, and Miss Anita Schexnaydre, of 13tlle Helene, were married in St. Father Adrien Loots officiating. The Fathr Adrien Loots officiating. The bride entered leaning on the arm of her father, Ernest Schexnaydre. Her brother, Victor Schexnayd -ve &'d as best man, and Miss Ida Dubois, of Gon.i.e., was maid of honor. A re ception at the home of the bride's par cnts followed the ceremony, many relatives and friends attending. La ter in the evening the young couple motored to their new home on Lin wood plantation. at Belle Helene. A noat of friends join in,wishing them unb!ounded happiness and prosperity. Error in Message Results in Suit. A suit was filed in the civil court at 1 New Orleans last week by Kessler Bros., of Belle Rose, to recover , $1302.97 from the Western Union Telegraph Company for losses alleged to have been incurred as a result of I an error in a telegram. It is alleged by Kessler Bros. that 1 they telephoned a telegram to the Western Union office at Donaldson ville Jan. t, to be sent to A. Sternfels. 2270 Fair avenue, St. Louis, request ing the shipment of seven mare mules "having slight defect," and three "gootl mare mules about four or five years old." According to the complaint, the St. Louis firm received a telegram order ing thirty good mules instead of three. The shipment was made on this basis r and KIessler LRos. state they had to nice(it the mules at a loss. - IN HOMESTEAD NOTICE. ortn:n o; : the Interior, U.S. Land Offiee. Baton Rouge, La., Dec. 13, 1916. Proof undrl:, jaw under which entry was made. NOTICE is hereby given that Maurice El liser, of Dutchtown. Louisiana, who on May th, 1911, made Homestead Entry, No. 0410i4, for s. w. 1, Section 9, Township 9 South. Iange 2 East. St. Helena Meridian, has fled notice of intention to make Five Year Prlof, to establish claim to the land above desicribed ,before Register and Receiv. er, U. S. Land Office, at Baton Rouge. Lou i'lana. on the 26th day of January, 1917. Claimant names as witnesses: Bertrand Favre. Kiler DeLaune, Linnie Smith, Val mnond Berteau, all of Prairieville, La. E. D. GIANELLONI, Register. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the un derigned has this day applied to the police jury of the parish of Ascension, Louisiana. by filing a written petition as reqluired by law, for a permit to continue the operation of a barroom at Philadelphia Point, said barroom having been heretofore duly and legally operated as such. GESSEPPE FAZZINO, JR. Parish of Ascension, La., Dec. 12, 1916. TEAMS WANTED TO HAUL GRAVEL APPLY TO HARRY WEBER DONALDSONVILLE Telephones 109-J or 196 THE LATE SYLVERE A. LANDRY. Old and Honored Citizen of Ascen sion Passes to His Reward. In the Chief of the 4th ultimo brief mention was made of the death of the late Sylvere A. Landry, a lifelong resident of the first ward of this par ish, who passed away Tuesday Octo ber 31, aged 76 years, and the prom ise was made that a more suitable obituary of this respected citizen would appear in the following issue of our paper. Much to our regret cir cumstances arose which prevented the redemption of this promise at the time stated, but it is now our mourn ful pleasure and duty to pay a fit ting but still inadequate tribute to the fine character and honorable though humble career of a man whose modest virtues and sterling worth will endure forever in the memories of those who knew him in life. Mr. Landry was born in upper As cension June 20, 1840, and lived in all stages of the parish's history through storm and sunshine, war and pestilence, death and destruction, riot and bloodshed-surviving to en joy the peace and comfort that his active brain and unflinching industry had helped to create. He was a gallant soldier of the south during the war between the states, and served throughout the memorable struggle as a private in the famous Donaldsonville Artillery f the Army of Northern Virginia, under Major Victor Maurin, partici pating in all of the sanguinary en -agements in which that historic ,ommand was involved. At the conclusion of the soul-stir ring conflict, the memory of which will live as long as the world itself, he came home to find that the sword and torch had done their work. There was nothing left but ashes, poverty, and honor. With the noble men of his day, whose souls never flinched under the severest bludgeonings of fate, he set to work to rebuild the wasted fortunes of his beloved south land and re-establish its government, and the present substantial structure is the best evidence of the accom plishment of those gallant and heroic patriots who labored and suffered when we of the present generation were infants, without a thought of the destinies then at stake. His whole career was characterized by energy, industry and a sublime sense of duty, and when the final summons came he faced the inevitable with the same spirit of courage and faith that had marked his conduct through life, from the cradle to the grave. Mr. Landry was twice married, his first wife having been Miss Lise Ba bin, and his second Miss Elmire Bu jol. No children were born of the first union, but the second was blessed with three sons and two daughters, of whom there are left to mourn the loss of a worthy sire one son, August Landry, of Garyville, and a widowed daughter, Mrs. Celine Zeringue, who made her home with her father. A step-daughter, Mrs. William Batts, of White Castle, (formerly Miss Eugenie Babin), whom Mr. Landry reared from an infant, is also among the relatives bereaved by the death of this good citizen. The heritage he has left to his loved ones, to the community and to his country-that of a pure and blame less life, one of honor, industry and integrity-is an immortal legacy more enduring than monument of bronze or stone, worth more than all the miserly wealth this earth can produce. Peace to his well-merited and ever lasting sleep in the heavenly home of his Maker. He has fully earned a welcome there, with the divine ap proval of "Well done, thou good and faithful servant, in whom I am well pleased." To those who are left to bear the poignant grief of separation from one they loved so dearly the Chief joins in tendering assurances of sincerest sympathy. Death of Louis J. Leche. Louis J. Leche, a brother-in-law and cousin of Judge Paul Leche, of this city, and Mrs. W. L. Tearney, of McCall, died in New Orleans last Monday afternoon, and his remains were brought to Donaldsonville the following day for interment. The funeral took place from the T. & P. depot upon the arrival of train No. 23 at 2:53 p. m., burial being made in the Catholic cemetery. Mr. Leche was 60 years of age, and was a native and lifelong resident of New Orle ans. For twenty-one years he served as principal of the Laurel school in that city. He suffered a stroke of apoplexy while in his office shortly before school closed Monday after noon, and died before the arrival of an ambulance. Mr. Leche was a fig ure in the public school life of New Orleans for the past forty-two years, having begun his career as a teacher when only 18 years old. He is sur vived by his wife and two children. Charleville and Ilka. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Dalferes and baby son left Friday afternoon for New Orleans, from whence they will sail today on the United Fruit Com pany's steamship Abangarez for Guantanamo. Cuba, where Mr. Dal feres goes to assume a position as su gar-boiler in the big factory of the Guantanamo Sugar Company. Their many friends wish them a pleasant stay on the island, and will look for ward to their return next summer. Every dollar you spend with a local merchant remains in local circulation and enriches the community just that much. Every dollar you spend out side of this town remains outside and decreases the money in local circu lation just that much. You'll be doing yourself an injus tice if you fail to inspect Mrs. Wahl's magnificent assortment of holiday district judge to replace Judge goods. The display comprises a veri table fairyland of everything pertain Has your subscription to the doll and toy fund for poor children been sent to the Woman's Civic League? If not, hurry it in, for the time is short. Rub-My-Tism (antiseptic) relieves rheumatism, sprains, neuralgia, etc. Tell 'em you saw it in The Chief. DOLL AND TOY FUND. Contributions Must Be More Gener ous to Provide Needed Amount. Subscriptions to the Civic League's doll and toy fund amounted to $11.50 during the current week, a slight im provement over last week's returns, but not anything like what should have been received. As the time for the distribution grows near the need for most energetic boosting of the fund becomes more urgent. The amount in hand is still far short of f the sum required if every worthy e poor child of the community is to ireceive a visit from Santa Claus on Christmas eve, and it is earnestly re ouested that all who intend to con tribute to the fund will do so at a once, and that every friend of the beautiful charity will do a little mis sionary work in its behalf during the coming week. Perhaps many of you have not had your attention called to it, b*t there is much poverty and some distress in Donaldsonville, and there are chil dren here who will receive nothing else for Christmas except what they will get through the medium of the Civic League's distribution. Every body who can possibly do so should "loosen up" and contribute some thing to this most worthy cause. In spite of the talk of good times and prosperity, there are scores of little tots in Donaldsonville and vicinity' whose hearts will be heavy at Christ mas time unless a generous public plays Santa Claus for them. Think what it must be to be a wist ful, poverty-pinched lad or lassie to whom the exquisite joy of a visit from old Kris Kringle is denied. Your own Christmas will be twice as happy when you think of some little one whose day has been made bright by your kindness. Try it, and see how good you will feel. You can afford to contribute some thing, no matter how small, to bring a ray of Christmas cheer into the heart of a poor child. Let's make this Christmas the happiest, most glorious one ever known in Donald sonville, by providing a remembrance for every little poor boy or girl in the comm" -- roLet's make these un fortunates feel that God still rules and "all's well with the world." The list of contributors to the Ci vic League's fund to date is as fol lows: Woman's Civic League........... $ 5.00 Walter Lemann, Jr-............ 1.00 Emma Roos Lemann.......... 1.00 Caroline Gussie Bloomenstiel.. 2.00 Mrs. Abe H. Bloomenstiel ...... 1.00 Mrs. Warren Williams ..--------........ 1.00 Elizabeth Black ................. 1.00 Sarah Black ....................------------------ 1.00 Junior Auxiliary .....................1.00 Seligman Kahn ....................... 1.00 E. and A. Pujos ................... 1.00 G. B. R., Jr., and M. T. R......... 1.00 Monte M. Lemann 1................ 1.00 Achille . .Picard.. ............... 1.00 A Selfish Red Man.. ..........1.00 Mrs. R. N. Sims ................... 1.00 Mrs. J. P. Armitage ............... 1.00 Rev. P. O. Lowrey ............ 1.00 H. P. Broussard, Jr-........... 1.00 Alice Lemann ................. .50 Sidney Vega, Jr. ............ .50 Clark Vega ---................... .50 Jas. S. Barman .................. 5.00 Total......- .................. . .$30.50 Red Men Class Initiation Tomorrow. Mohawk Tribe of Red Men will ad mit a number of new members to morrow afternoon, when a big class initiation will be held in the wigwam of the tribe. The ceremonies are ,cheduled to begin at 2 o'clock, and will be of an interesting and impos ing nature. In addition to delega tions of visiting Indians from various tribes in the surrounding country, several great chiefs of the Louisiana reservation will be present, among hem Great Prophet Elrie Robinson, of St. Francisville; Great Sachem G. P. Reynolds, of New Orleans, and Great Senior Sagamore Jesse B. Hull, of New Iberia. Mohawk Tribe is one of the strongest fraternal organizations in this city, numerically and other wise, and includes among its mem bers many of the community's most representative and influential citi zens. Its standing in this respect will be even further advanced after to morrow's initiation. Methodist Christmas Entertainment. Local Methodists this year, as last, will have a "giving Christmas" pro gram on E. ' -' night, the 24th inst., Mrs. I. L. '--T e and Mrs. Jno. C. Kirchberg being in charge. Among other numbers on the program will be a Christmas story by Miss Olive Baker, a song by the Junior Epworth League, a duet by Mesdames Kirch berg and Tyree, various, congrega tional Christmas hymns and respon sive readings, and recitations by T. T. Tyree, Jr., Grace Lowrey, and Ida May Kirchberg. Marie Wintter and Beatrice Landry will sing solos. Miss Mamie Hunley will have charge of the decorations. During the week following a social will be given the members of the Sunday School and their friends, the program to be in charge of Mrs. C. Wintter and Miss Marguerite Bylsma. Doll and Toy Fund Benefit. Everybody should patronize the moving picture show at the Grand Theatre next Monday, on which oc casion a percentage -of the receipts will be donated to the Civic League's doll and toy fund. An attractive pro gram of pictures will be presented, comprising a five-part society drama entitled "The Kiss," featuring Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot, and a ludicrous comedy in which the fa mous cartoon characters, bmutt and Jeff, are shown "In the Mess Kitch en." There will be no increase of prices. Even if you can't go, buy at least one ticket. It will help the good cause to that extent. Delicious home made candy will be sold in the foyer of the theatre by the members of the Civic League. Two of this community's oldest citizens, A. F. (Juba) LeBlanc and Mrs. Hubert Treille, Sr., are lying critically ill at their respective homes, and but little hope is entertained for their recovery. This sorrowful news will be received with sincere regret by the host of friends of these vener able residents, all of whom will join in the frevent prayer that the appar ently inevitable end may yet be avert ed and the lives of the sufferers pro longed. Mrs. R. L. Stewart and children, Nell and Jack, have arrived from Beaumont, Texas, to spend the holi days with Mrs. Stewart's parents, Mir. and Mrs. J. F. Oubre. . ' ,, 'ii i ll ii 1 ý i/i l i , ` ! ii .; : ... Advance in price on all models January 1 I" As recently announced, the price of Cole Eight touring and road ster models will be increased $100 at the first of the year. Cole-Springfield models also will as much as i $200. All cars delivered to owners prior to January 1 will be sold at prices now in effect. PRESENT PRICES The present Cole Eight models Seven Passenger Cole Eight TouringCar . .. $1595 Four Passenger Cole Eight Roadster ..... $1595 will continue unchanged during seven ssenere-springfiledToursedan . . $2195 next season. All p ice.. o. ~, factory A. E. WINKLER, Agent, - Klotzville, La. ColehMotor Car Company, Indianapolis, U. S. A. b ad an e. 1in I- um...rl n ry 1 n11; [1 liý. " ý Negro Girl Burned to Death. Victoria Yates, a 9-year-old negro girl, was burned to death Wednes day afternoon while playing about a fire in the yard of her parents' home on the west bank of Bayou Lafourche about two miles below Donaldsonville. The mother of the little girl had come to Donaldsonville, leaving Vic toria and her sister at home. The children started a fire in the yard and were playing at cooking, when Victo ria's dress became ignited. All of her clothing was burned from her body before neighbors reached the scene, death resulting in a few min utes. The remains of the unfortu nate girl were interred in the Don aldsonville Protestant cemetery Thurs day afternoon, following services at St. Peter M. E. Church. Church Notice. "Christ the Promised Messiah of He brew Prophecy" will be the theme of the pastor's pre-Christmas sermon at the Methodist church Sunday morn ing. Rev. Felix Hebert, of St. James, will preach at 7:15 at night. "The Holy City" of St. John's re velation will be the subject of the bi ble study for adults at the 10 o'clock Sunday School session. The public is cordially invited to attend each of these services. The Junior Epworth League for children will meet at 3 p. m. Robert Harp, of Faubourg la Pipe, was the successful contestant for the beneficiary cadetship to the Louisiana State University from Ascension par ish. Mr. Harp, who is one of the stalwart and industrious young sons of Mrs. Robert Harp, scored a gen eral average of 85% per cent in the competitive examination held here Nov. 22, and was an easy winner over the other four applicants for the scholarship. He will enter the Uni versity at the beginning of the second term, following the Christmas holi days. BANKRUPTCY SALE. In the Matter of Salvatore Mistretta, Bankrupt-No. 301 in Bankruptcy. B Y VIRTUE OF and in odebience to an order issued in the above entitl ed and numbered cause by Hon. Benj. Taylor, referee, and to me directed, F will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder, according to law, on the premises of said Salvatore Mistretta in Churchville, (in the city of Donaldsonville), on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1916, at 11 o'clock a. m., the following de scribed property, to-wit: The stock in trade of said Salva tore Mistretta, consisting of groceries, dry goods, etc. Also one wagon and one buggy. All as per inventory on file. Terms and conditions-Cash in United States currency. A. P. FRYMIRE, Trustee. Donaldsonville, La., Dec. 16, 1916. FOR RENT. H"OTEL AND LIVERY STABLE at Geis mar. La. Well located and doing good business. Present owner wishes to re tire. Address PICARD & GEISMAR, LTD., Geismar, La. FOR SALE. LASS, round, oval or square. Specialty of fitting windshield glass for all makes of ears. Stock on hand. L. E TROUARD, Baton Rouge, La. Phone 710. Woodchoppers Choose Officers. The annual election of officers of Olive Camp No. 18, Woodmen of the World, was held Wednesday night, the following being chosen to admin ister the affairs of the organization for the ensuing year: Emile Dugas, consul commander; T. B. Mary, ad viser lieutenant; A. J. Melancon, banker; J. C. Bouchereau, clerk; Em mett Hohensee, escort; Felix Sanchez, watchman; F. Arceneaux, sentry; N. Eris, manager for term of three years; Drs. E. K. Sims, P. T. Thibodaux and D. C. Brumfield, physicians. Robert Henderson, A. J. Melancon, Joseph N. Gisclard, Ferrier Blanchard and J. C. Bouchereau were elected to rep resent the camp at the annual con vention of the Louisiana head camp to be held at New Iberia in March. Af ter the business program had been completed the meeting was adjourned and the members repaired to the ante room, where a tempting cold lunch was partaken of and a pleasant period of fraternal intercourse enjoyed. The new corps of officers will be formally installed with appropriate -M-i6-~onies at the first meeting of _co-tihp in January. Attention, Christmas Shoppers. You will find it well worth your while to call and look over my beauti.. ful display of Christmas goods. The line includes dolls of all kinds and sizes, toys of every conceivable de scription, a full assortment of fire works, and Yuletide novelties of every character. Never before has such a complete and attractive selection of appropriate Christmas gifts been shown in Donaldsonville, and an in spection of the superb display can not fail to help you solve the problem of "What to give?" A fact of much im portance is that the prices are alto gether in keeping with the condition of the times, and will be found as low as, and in most instances much lower, than those obtainable elsewhere. Courteous clerks will take pleasure in showing you the goods and attending to your wants. DONALDSONVILLE RACKET STORE, 502-4 Railroad avenue, corner Clai borne street. Habib Shaheen, Prop. Rev. R. H. Prosser is frequently called on for men's and boys' cast-off clothing. There are those who can help others with clothes they no long er wish to wear. Mr. Prosser will re ceive such garments and gladly dis tribute them among the needy ones. Mrs. J. F. Oubre went to Morley last Sunday to visit her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Oubre, returning home Monday af ternoon. As usual, Mrs. Wahl's stock of toys, dolls, novelties, fireworks, and Christ mas goods of every description is the largest and most varied in town. FOR SALE. T RACT OF LAND on gravel road, about eight miles above Donaldsonville, con taining 164 acres. Adapted to cultiva tion of cane, corn, rice or other crops. First-class dwelling and substantial corn house and stable on premises. Number of bearing pecan trees provide sufficient rev enue annually to more than take care of in surance, taxes, etc. A bargain in the fullest sense of the word. Act quick if you want it. MOSE F. BLOOMENSTIEL, Donaldsonville, La. MULES FOR SALE For the Sugar, Rice and Cotton Farms WE WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO PLANTERS AND THE PUB LIC THAT WE HAVE LEAS ED THE BIG STABLE OF B. LEMANN & BRO., IN MIS SISSIPPI STREET, DONALD SONVILLE, WHERE WE WILL OFFER FOR SALE AT ALL TIMES HIGH-CLASS MULES SUITABLE FOR THE SUGAR, RICE OR COTTON FARM. ALL MULES WILL BE SOLD WITH THEe,: -ME GUARANTEE AND PRIVILEGE OF TRIAL THAT OTHER FIRMS ARE OF FERING. WE INVITE AN INSPECTION OF OUR STOCK, GUAR ANTEEING SAME TO BE THOROUGHLY SOUND AND HEALTHY IN EVERY RESPECT, AND THE PRICES REASONABLE. . . . THE NEW STABLE KNOWN AS THE PLANTERS' MULE STABLE P. H. TRUXILLO, Mgr. J. S. SUTTLE, Prop. TELEPHONE 303 DO YOUR Xmas Shopping Now and Avoid the Rush We Have a Beautiful Line of Toys and Xmas Notions. Something for Everybody. Call and See Them PURCHASES MADE NOW WILL BE HELD OVER UNTIL XMAS FOR YOU CALL AND INSPECT OUR TOY DEPARTMENT IT'S WORTH YOUR WHILE B. LEMANN & BRO., Inc THE BIG STORE AT THE CORNER OF RAILROAD AVENUE AND MISSISSIPPI STREET, DONALDSONVILLE, LA.